The Warrior School Podcast

Show notes Today's hot topic delves into the challenge of meeting your protein goal, particularly when it seems like an overwhelming amount of food. In this episode, I tackle a common question about strategies for hitting protein targets, especially for those striving to build muscle. Key Takeaways: Common struggle of meeting protein goals, particularly when it feels overwhelming. The importance o...

Show notes In this episode, I delve into the often overlooked aspect of nutrition: meal timing. I explore the significance of front-loading your day, optimising carbohydrate intake, and enhancing energy stability through strategic meal planning. What you'll discover The phased-based approach to meal timing within Warrior School's framework. Benefits of front-loading calories, especially focusing o...

Prue and I crossed paths during our Masters in Dietetics over a decade ago. She has worked as an accredited practicing Dietitian in Australia for the past 11 years. In 2017, she founded What's Prue Cooking. Prue is committed to simplifying the intricate world of family nutrition. She introduced her groundbreaking 12-week Family Nutrition Transformation Program at the end of 2023. With a focus on p...

Show notes In today's Ep, I talk about the potential of caffeine to power up your training and performance. I talk about how caffeine stimulates fatty acid release, aiding fat utilisation during exercise, and increases calcium content in muscles, leading to improved muscle contractions I share the recommended dosing and when to take that hit of caffeine before training or a race. What you'll disco...

Show notes In today's Ep, we're delving into a vital aspect of your health and training that often goes unnoticed—I'm gunna call her: 'sixth vital sign' - your grip strength. In a world where biomarkers dictate our well-being, this one might just be the game-changer, especially as we age. Intrigued?! What you'll discover Defining Biomarkers Why Grip Strength Matters Research-backed Benefits It's e...

Show notes In this latest episode, we're diving into the third theme that emerged from recent strategy calls – the challenge many warriors face with energy, particularly due to a carb shortage. The Ep sheds light on how insufficient carb intake, especially in the morning and around training, is impacting energy levels and overall well-being. I discuss the critical role of carbs in providing energy...

Show Notes In this episode, I uncover the significance of Communication, the second theme arising from recent coaching calls. Drawing from a decade-long fascination with the topic, I explore its pivotal role in our health and fitness journey. Key takeaways: Communication as the Pulse: I emphasise the role of communication as the pulse of any relationship, especially in health and training journeys...

Show notes Do you ever struggle with maintaining consistency in your training? Feel trapped in a repeating pattern you're just itchin’ to break? Well, you're not alone. In the upcoming three episodes, I'll be sharing invaluable insights from recent strategy calls with the Warriors. Today kicks off the series, focusing on breaking patterns and boosting confidence in your training. Here's a sneak pe...

Episode 250 baby! Today, I share some recent experiences and get into the exciting details of what's coming up next inside WS and my world. I give you the BTS look at the new WQ Forge and Form Challenge and share how you can bring more ease and joy to your training this year.  Main Takeaways: Challenges as Lateral Connection: I see these challenges as more than just fitness goals. They're a way fo...

In this episode, I shared updates on upcoming plans for Warrior School, including new additions like circles, live events, and frameworks. Despite intense planning, not everything was completed due to unforeseen challenges. Reflecting on the project, I considered what worked, what didn't, and the next steps. Looking forward to 2024, I shared three impactful thoughts, touching on relationships, sim...

Show notes Last year, I hosted two training challenges within WS. The second one, dubbed Warrior Queen 2.0: Play to Win, concluded in November. This challenge revolved around mastering the game. Warriors selected their preferred level to play, each tier featuring specific tasks for completion. These tasks earned them points, and there were additional bonus points up for grabs. In today's episode,...

Show notes Happy New Year Warrior! How was your 2023? What did you set out to do this year? Did you do it? If you did, did you claim your win and celebrate yourself? If you didn’t, why not? What happened? What did you learn? In today's EP, we recap 2023 and set your vision for 2024! I give you the behind the scenes from our end of year event: The Warrior Renaissance. I talk about my goals (and cha...

Show notes Are you ready to change your body and life? In just one year, you can. In today's episode, I talk about how to make the journey more effective and efficient. I share the three steps you need to take to change your body and get the life you want. I step you through phase one of the Warrior Way model and invite you to come and check out Warrior School. I will teach you how inside Warrior...

Show notes This year, I ran two training challenges inside of WS. We just wrapped up our second one in November - Warrior Queen 2.0 Play to Win. This challenge was all about how well you play the game. The Warriors chose a level to play at. Each level had certain tasks they had to complete. They accumulated certain points for each task, and then had the option of collecting bonus points. In today'...

Show notes A lot of the conversations I’ve had lately, one thing that keeps coming up is this concept of the 'compound effect'. The compound effect is the strategy of reaping huge rewards from small, seemingly insignificant actions. Small choices + consistency + time = significant results. But what happens when we experience the negative side of the compound effect? Small choice or behaviours that...

Show notes Transitions are these moments or periods of change. Or a shift in our rhythm, environment or body that can cause upheaval or a disturbance. Often they leave us not wanting to do the things we normally do. In todays Ep, I talk about transitions and how to navigate them. If you’re going through a transition, be gentle with yourself. We ain't robots. Just do what you can today. One small s...

Show notes This year, I ran two training challenges inside of WS. We just wrapped up our second one in November - Warrior Queen 2.0 Play to Win. This challenge was all about how well you play the game. The Warriors chose a level to play at. Each level had certain tasks they had to complete. They accumulated certain points for each task, and then had the option of collecting bonus points. In today'...

Sometimes in our training it can be hard to find that sweet spot. The perfect balance between technique, weight, quality and control. For some of us, we always err on the side of caution. Not pushing the weight, or ourselves too much. We conserve. Maybe due to fear of injury, or not being able to finish the session. For others, we are driven by weight. It's often our only measure of 'success' and...

Show notes Sometimes in our training it can be hard to find that sweet spot. The perfect balance between technique, weight, quality and control. For some of us, we always err on the side of caution. Not pushing the weight, or ourselves too much. We conserve. Maybe due to fear of injury, or not being able to finish the session. For others, we are driven by weight. It's often our only measure of 'su...

Show notes Are you waiting for the perfect conditions to start? What if the conditions are never perfect... Would you just start anyway? We have this idea that we need the conditions to be perfect to start. That we need to be fully healed, fully nourished, pain free, stress free, ready... to start. In today's episode, I talk about why we can't wait for the perfect conditions to start. I talk about...

Show notes Today, my guest is Jessica Jeboult. Jess is the founder and creator of A Sober Girls Guide . A Sober Girls Guide is a modern community and program for women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. The community was inspired from Jess’s own health and sobriety journey and helps women explore and define their relationship with alcohol. In our conversation we talk about how Jes...

Show notes We have these goals that we are working towards to help us achieve the body and life we want. But...how are we thinking about our goals, and what do we do when we feel like what we are doing isn't working. Should we keep going after the goal? How do we know whether we give up or keep going? In this episode, I talk about vision and goal setting and the cost of goals. I share a process I...

Show notes Have you been delaying starting something because you feel like you need to be more ready? Are you not taking action towards your goals because you feel like you need to be more prepared? A lot of us have this idea that we need to be more prepared to start. In today's episode, I talk about why you can't wait until you're ready to start and why right now is the right time. What you'll di...

Show notes Celebrate all of your wins, big and small! Even though you may not yet have the physical results you're after (yet), you are probably already feeling more energised, sleeping better, having better cycles, and having a healthier relationship with food, your body, and training. Here's to consistency! And honouring your growth on the journey ahead. In today's episode, I talk about how to '...

Show notes Did you ever hit a plateau while trying to reach your body composition goals? Intermittent energy restriction could be a powerful approach to use after you've built a strong foundation to help you reach your goals! Studies have shown that this approach to dieting and fat loss could help us to overcome the adaptation that causes the plateau while minimising muscle mass loss and maximisin...